When the Philippine team came home last week from the 8th Annual Homeless World Cup’s (HWC) international football competition in Brazil, the Host Cup trophy they carried, stood for more than just […]
8 homeless kids winning game of life
Natural Selection
In a culinary playing field rife with experimental celebri-cooks, The Peninsula’s new executive chef, Freddy Schimdt, stands out for remaining loyal to classic techniques and pure flavors. Click here to read the […]
Filipinos run with heart for Pasig River on 10/10/10
Their’s were not the usual DNF (did not finish) stories in sports, but in their quest to avoid that ignominious distinction, the finish line came too soon. Click here to read the […]
The Bright Side of Being Green
If you’re intrigued by the idea of adding more greens to your diet but remain mystified about the hows, wheres and whys of the vegetarian world, practitioners and nutritionists share insights to […]
Motion Control
Some people are born to fly, others to run. And then there are balls of energy like Fred Uytengsu – born simply to be in motion. Click here to read the story
After 60 Years, Filipino WW II Vets Celebrate
As the Filipino and American flags were raised side by side at the annual Memorial Day celebration at Manila’s American Cemetery, World War II veterans like Ernesto Lopez stood extra proud. At […]
After 60 Years, Filipino WW II Vets Celebrate Victory
U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr., right, greets Filipino war Veterans As the Filipino and American flags were raised side by side at the annual Memorial Day celebration at Manila’s American Cemetery, […]
Famed Filipino boxer heads to the polls
MANILA, Philippines — Famed Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is planning his next knockout, but this time it won’t be in the boxing ring. Instead, he is running for a Congressional seat in […]
Sense of Africa
JETSETTER – A Sense of Africa
Marcos loyalty strong before Philippines elections
MANILA, Philippines — It’s been 26 years since Dictator Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown, but in many ways his family never left town. Drive down the street in the former president’s home province of Ilocos […]
